It accepts an Proton(H+) form Water forming OH- ions. This ions reacts with Mg2+ ions to produce Mg(OH)2 , and the H+ is used to release NH3 (Ammonia)
Add a solution of magnesium chloride; magnesium hydroxide is not soluble in water.
A soap contains a strong alkali,because it produces OH- ions in the water.
a base
The Bronsted Lowry definition.
Alkaline (or basic) compounds such as sodium hydroxide (NaOH) will release OH- ions, when added to water.
a base produces hydroxide ions(OH-) in water
An Arrhenius base produces OH- ions.
If a substance produces hydroxyl ions (OH-) when dissolved in water, it is referred to as a BASE.
acid produces H+ ions base produces OH- ions
Arrhenius defined bases as substances that dissolve in water to release hydroxide ions (OH-) into solution.
In simplest terms, and acid produces hydrogen ions (H+) when mixed with water, while a base produces hydroxide ions (OH-)
Salt
it produces ammonia (NH3) and water; the nitrate and sodium ions are spectator ions and do not participate in the reaction. Hence, ionic equation: NH4+ + OH- -> NH3 + H2O
It produces OH- ions when reacting with water solution.
It accepts an Proton(H+) form Water forming OH- ions. This ions reacts with Mg2+ ions to produce Mg(OH)2 , and the H+ is used to release NH3 (Ammonia)
It's all about hydrogen ions (H+). Acids release them into an aqueous solution, whereas bases consume them, by releasing hydroxide ions (OH-) which combine with hydrogen ions to form water. That's why acidity is measured by pH, meaning potential Hydrogen.